Twitter sensation Ozzie Guillen's plan for his own Web site was nixed by the White Sox front office, Guillen said Thursday. No problem for the Chicago manager, who said he just wanted to have another forum through which to have fun. Guillen spoke on the Web site matter after the White Sox and Cleveland Indians called off their exhibition game Thursday with the scored tied at 5 after 10 innings.

Chicago White Sox ace Mark Buehrle won't have his second start of spring training until next Monday as the club seeks to keep him rested before the regular season begins. Buehrle made his first start on March 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing an unearned run on three hits with two strikeouts over two innings.

Last time manager Ozzie Guillen checked, Gordon Beckham was still wearing a White Sox uniform, Paul Konerko was still his team captain and first baseman, and Guillen was still set on his DH-by-committee plan this season.

No matter how much the rumor mill wants to churn up rumors about a trade with San Diego that would send Adrian Gonzalez to the Sox for a package headlined by Beckham, Guillen wasn’t seeing it.

“Right now, the expectation about this guy and that guy, I like the team we have,” Guillen reiterated. “We have a general manager (in Ken Williams) who keeps things quiet, thank God. And when he makes deals, it’s for a reason. But we plan to have Gordon for a long time. I don’t see why people are still talking about it.”

Not just fans, either.

Ben Sheets still looks like a pitcher who hasn't worked at the big league level in nearly a year and a half. His command isn't quite there and his fastball velocity is slightly down. He is unfazed, because Sheets has never been one to post big spring numbers. Oakland's new $10 million ace still considered his short outing in a 9-5 loss Wednesday to the Chicago White Sox a step in the…

The Chicago White Sox are coming off a disappointing 2009 campaign by finishing third in the AL Central with a record of 79-83. Ozzie Guillen is looking to put the White Sox back in the playoffs for the third time in the seven seasons that he’s managed the Sox, which includes a World Series victory not too long ago.

The White Sox have a very healthy staff and with Jake Peavy possibly heading the rotation, it will take some of the pressures off of long-time White Sox Mark Buehrle. Gavin Floyd is also looking to break out after an 11-11 year.

The White Sox did do a little bit of shopping this offseason by upgrading the hot corner with Mark Teahen. Teahen is still young and up and coming. After spending the past five years in Kansas City, he managed to hit .269/.331/.419 with 59 homers and 293 RBI. I think that Teahen might have an even better year in a brand new place with a winning attitude.

CA: A.J. Pierzynski
1B: Paul Konerko
2B: Gordon Beckham
3B: Mark Teahen
SS: Alexei Ramirez
LF: Juan Pierre
CF: Alex Rios
RF: Carlos Quentin
DH: Mark Kotsay

SP: Jake Peavy
SP: Mark Buehrle
SP: Gavin Floyd
SP: John Danks
SP: Freddy Garcia
CP: Bobby Jenks

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Omar Vizquel strutted into Scottsdale Stadium from the center-field entrance like a confident 20-something and gave a little point to some former San Francisco teammates. He may as well still be in his baseball prime. Vizquel insists he feels that good physically, and mentally he still considers himself among the best shortstops in the game — even if he's going on 43 and no longer a regular…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer

Small talk is almost never fun. Small talk while being cornered in an elevator is even less fun.

Such was the case for me yesterday on the way down to the first floor from my job on the eighth floor to go home for the night. I stepped on the elevator and some guy from a different office got on as well.

He saw I was wearing a White Sox hat and lobbed over this grenade, “So you think the Sox will do it this year?”

I know, this doesn’t seem like a malicious question. And truthfully I know he just meant it as a casual way of talking as we descended the eight floors.

However, I enjoy talking sports. More precisely I enjoy talking sports with knowledgeable sports fans, and loathe doing it with sports fans who get their only sports information from SportsCenter at night and Mike and Mike in the morning.

So now that he’s lobbed this question over I have to give him a response. Even though all I can think is, “Do it this year? What does that even mean?”

“As long as Twins players keep getting hurt I think they can win the division.” That was the gem with which I responded.

As soon as it left my mouth I felt like a goober sports for two reasons. One, he likely had no idea what I was referring to. Two, I realized immediately that I too sounded like a casual baseball fan.

Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, a group of women who were leaving what I can only assume was a daycare, since they smelled like little kids and vomit, got on the third floor and that put an end to the short-lived yet very painful White Sox conversation.

On my drive home I thought about elevator guy’s question: Will the Sox do it this year?

Maybe it’s the hope that comes every Spring training, or maybe it’s the fact they have two aces at the top of the rotation, but I think they “can do it.” That is, if by “it” you’re referring to a division title. If that is referring to a World Series title? Well I’ll need a few more elevator rides to figure that one out.

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A pair of center fielders made their spring training debuts on the field Monday, but it was Alex Rios who had the better day. Rios, who has been in the White Sox lineup only once this spring because of a sore right shoulder, went 2 for 2 with a mammoth home run to deep center field in Chicago's 5-4 loss to a Seattle Mariners split squad.

The AL Central, in my opinion, is a tough division to call.  There are several viable teams that should be fighting for the title come the first week of October.  Let’s take a team-by-team look at the offseason moves and forecast how the season will play out.

Chicago White Sox

The South side boasts a club hungry to prove themselves as the best team in the Windy City.  Judging by Ozzie Guillen’s comments about the Cubs, you would think they were fighting for a division title…maybe he will put more of that focus on the Twins and Tigers this year. 

After losing Jermaine Dye to free agency, the White Sox brought in declining OF Andruw Jones, followed up by signing one-year deals with pitchers JJ Putz and John Danks, along with OF Carlos Quentin.  Quentin’s health remains one of the biggest question marks for this club, as a power bat is dreadfully needed in the middle of that lineup. 

Look for the pitching staff to be very strong this year, with the rotation led by Jake Peavy and Mark Buehrle and the bullpen backed by JJ Putz in the eighth and Bobby Jenks in the ninth (I’m expecting a comeback year for him). 

Fantasy Spotlight: Jake Peavy

Peavy will have his first full season with this White Sox club, and I expect him to flourish.  Expect a stat line of 16 wins with a 3.10 ERA, 180 strikeouts, and a 1.25 WHIP. 

Cleveland Indians

The Tribe looks to rebuild with plenty of top prospects gaining exposure in 2010.  This team will not compete for a division title this year, but has a chance to make some strides in the right direction.  Very little movement was made in the offseason, as they re-signed a slew of relief pitchers and made one big pick up in left-handed slugger Russell Branyan, who broke out for the Mariners last season and could bring in 30+ home runs this season. 

Look for Grady Sizemore to bounce back from a down year in 2009, and lead a young outfield that includes Matt LaPorta and 2010 rookie-eligible lefty Michael Brantley.  Also look for the Tribe to give plenty of playing opportunities to Carlos Carrasco, a right-hander picked up in the Cliff Lee-to-Philly deal as well as Carlos Santana, the No. 1 catching prospect in the majors. 

Fantasy Spotlight: Grady Sizemore

I expect Sizemore’s offensive numbers to pick up a bit this year, with a stat line of .280 28 HR 85 RBI 105 runs, and 25 steals.

Detroit Tigers

The Tigers welcome a healthy mix of youngsters and veterans looking to make amends for a late-season collapse in ‘09 that culminated in a one game tie-breaker loss to the Twins.  Miguel Cabrera swears the booze is in the past and that he is not an alcoholic.  He will need to show some more maturity this year and be a leader to some of the youngsters on this team. 

The starting pitching is solid, led by ace Justin Verlander, second year right-hander Rick Porcello, and newly acquired Max Scherzer.  Johnny Damon will give this team a solid veteran bat and will try and fill the void left behind from Curtis Granderson. 

Fantasy Spotlight: Miguel Cabrera

Cabrera remains one of the biggest bats in the league, and I expect another monster fantasy season from the first baseman.  Look for .325, 35 HR, 115 RBI, and 100 runs.

Kansas City Royals

The Royals finally had a bright spot last year in the Cy Young campaign of starter Zach Grienke.  Now it’s time to prove they can be competitive in this division.  They bring in Chris Getz, Josh Fields, and Scott Podsednik from the White Sox, as well as OF Rick Ankiel from the Cardinals. 

Brian Bannister and Luke Hochevar need to come into their own this year and provide this club with four quality starters for the first time in a long time.  Gil Meche also needs to prove he is worth his $11.4 million contract (pretty ridiculous, I know).  The Royals do have some nice young pieces in the infield, with Alberto Callaspo providing some power at 2B (41 doubles and 11 HR in ‘09) and Josh Fields getting a chance to batter Alex Gordon for starting rights at third. 

Fantasy Spotlight: Billy Butler

This big first baseman will turn 24 in April and has a chance to take another step forward this season.  I see him putting up a stat line of .300 with 26 HR, 100 RBI, and 85 Runs.

Minnesota Twins

The Twins look to stay on top of a competitive division by following their recipe for success…just with a little for cash on the table.  This former “small-market” team, after the signing of 2B Orlando Hudson, brought its payroll over $100 million. 

Minnesota boasts the higher payroll along with a brand-new ballpark (an outdoor venue) for the 2010 season.  I really like the signing of Jim Thome, not just for his bat, but for his clubhouse presence.  J.J. Hardy will play at short this season, and Delmon Young has a chance to prove himself in center field.  The starting rotation offers a flurry of solid young arms, and could be very good top-to-bottom if Francisco Liriano can return to form. 

Fantasy Spotlight: Justin Morneau

Morneau has the luxury of batting behind ‘09 batting champ and MVP Joe Mauer, meaning he will be driving in plenty of runs for this ballclub.  I see him posting stats of .285 with 32 HR 115 RBI and 100 Runs.

Prediction

Like I said earlier, this division is a tough call, but in the end I like the boys from the Twin Cities.  Having two MVPs in your lineup cannot be understated, throw in speedsters Orlando Hudson and Denard Span in this new outdoor park, and you’ve got a winning combination on offense.  I see the Twins battling the Tigers and White Sox for most of the season, but pulling away down the stretch. 

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